March 2026 - Urgent Care Center Counts - By Independent Operator - By Hospital affiliated with/owned by Operator - By State
High‑ED‑Volume States in 2025: The Urgent Care Opportunity Map
A state‑by‑state map of hospitals with the most emergency department visits in 2025 reveals where ED demand is highest and why Urgent Care visibility and community awareness matter more than ever.
Urgent Care by the Numbers – January 2026
Source – UCA Top Operators and UC Counts by State January 2026- 15,309 open centers 40% affiliated with or owned...
2025 Recap: New Urgent Care Centers
Urgent Care growth in 2025 continued to reflect a maturing industry focused on scale, access, and comprehensive on-site services. A...
Urgent Care – Top Operators and State Distribution
There have been ~250 new Urgent Care centers open across the nation to date in 2025. The December 2025 ranking reports include the top 50 hospital and independent operators, and center counts by state, even showing which states have climbed the ranks over the year. Visit this post on The Check In for more details.
Anthem: Out of Network Payment Penalties
Starting January 1, 2026, Anthem BCBS will introduce a 10% reimbursement penalty for hospitals in 11 states when out-of-network physicians treat their members. Driven by the No Surprises Act’s impact on insurer costs, the policy applies to non-emergent OON care at in-network hospitals, with rural and safety-net facilities carved out for now.
Every U.S. State Fails on Healthcare Cost: None Earned Better Than a D
Disappointing but not surprising... This recent West Health-Gallup Center for Healthcare in America report: “State of the States 2025: Insights on Healthcare in America” ranks all states on cost, quality and access and the U.S. is definitely not going to the head of the class.
September Healthcare Jobs Report: Ambulatory Care Leads the Growth
In the first BLS jobs report since the government shut down 42,800 healthcare jobs were added in the month of September. Ambulatory healthcare services growth saw the biggest increase!
APC Utilization Protects Access to Care
MGMA’s latest survey highlights nationwide growth in APC utilization—a trend that directly impacts Urgent Care. While the results aren’t specialty-specific, they underscore rising demand for APCs across healthcare. With workforce shortages persisting, increased reliance on APCs in other settings will intensify competition for Urgent Care recruitment.
The State of Urgent Care – New York State
Discover the Urgent Care landscape in New York State — one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare markets. This week’s state spotlight explores key Urgent Care trends, leading operators, ownership structures, X-ray service availability, and the demographic factors driving patient demand across New York. With nearly 9 million residents living in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), Urgent Care plays a vital role in expanding access to timely, affordable care. Download the full New York Urgent Care Market Infographic to see how the Empire State is shaping the future of on-demand healthcare.